f-number.com » Camera http://f-number.com f/1.2 - f/32 and beyond... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Nikon D3S DSLR http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/ http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:01:25 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=272 Nikon has just announced the D3S Digital SLR, a high speed version of their highly acclaimed flagship D3 Digital SLR.

Nikon D3S DSLR

The D3S is targeted at the professional photographers who demand high speed responses, especially for sporting and action photography.

The D3S also incorporates 720p HD video recording with its full frame FX sensor.  High ISO performance has been boosted to an incredible 12800, and ISO 102400 in the Hi 3 mode.

Notable new features and improvements:

  • ISO 12800, expandable to 102400 in Hi 3 mode
  • 720p HD video, 24 fps motion JPEG
  • Image sensor cleaning
  • 9 frames per second shooting rage in FX format, 11 frames per second in DX format
  • Quiet Shutter release mode
  • 1.2x image crop format (30 x 20), approximately 8.4 megapixels

More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1348-c75670a50e

Pricing: RM 15,750 (body only) mynikon.asia

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/feed/ 0 9/9/09 = Leica M9 http://f-number.com/2009/09/09/9909-leica-m9/ http://f-number.com/2009/09/09/9909-leica-m9/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:09:50 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=223 As anticipated, Leica has just revealed the M9 full frame rangefinder digital camera.

Leica M9

  • 36 x 24 mm CCD
  • 18 million effective pixels
  • 6.8 x 6.8 µm pixel pitch
  • 2.5″ 230,000 pixels LCD monitor
  • ISO 160 – 2500
  • 32 – 1/4000 sec
  • 1/180 sec flash sync
  • 2 fps, max 8 images
  • Dual processors
  • 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in)
  • 589 g (1.3 lb)

Comes bundled with Adobe Lightroom 2.

More information at the Leica web site:
http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m9/

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Nikon D300s DSLR

The new model includes the following notable new features and improvements:

  • HD movie modes (1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps)
  • Improved EXPEED image processing
  • 7 frames per second continuous shooting mode
  • Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
  • Multi-controller rocker with center button
  • Quiet Shutter-release mode for less intrusive shooting
  • Virtual Horizon display
  • Integrated Dust Reduction System and Image Sensor Cleaning function
  • Improved battery efficiency

More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1332-3acbe18c90

Pricing: RM 5,995 (body only) mynikon.asia

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Olympus E-P1

The camera is part of the Micro Four Thirds line-up, featuring:

  • 12.3 megapixel
  • 720p HD movie
  • Interchangeable lenses
  • Image Stabiliser
  • 3 inch LCD
  • ISO 6400
  • Manual, Aperture & Shutter Priority modes
  • 14 Scene modes
  • 14-42mm lens (28-84mm equivalent)
  • 17mm pancake lens (34mm equivalent)
  • Lens adapters for Zuiko lenses

More information at the Olympus web site:
http://www.olympus.com.au/component/option,com_product/id,347/task,detail/Itemid,69/

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